Guido’s readers might be interested to know that Met Police chief commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe is answering questions in a Twitter webchat at noon. If anyone wants to ask him anything, he can be reached at #AskMetBoss…

Quote of the Day

Chuka Umunna on Seumas Milne re Russia:

“Have read the comments of the Leader of the Opposition’s spokesperson. Mr Milne’s comments do not represent the views of the majority of our voters, members or MPs. We’ll get abuse for saying so but where British lives have been put at risk it is important to be clear about this.”